THE PURPOSE AND POWER OF HIS RESURRECTION Study Texts: 1 Corinthians 15:17-19, Philippians 3, 4-11 There is a purpose for which Christ rose from the dead, and there is a power made available to us through His resurrection. We need to know both the purpose and the power for us to enjoy maximally our relationship…

THE NOBLE BEREAN: Volume Five January 2006 “The Two Most Misunderstood Passages in the Bible” By Michael C. Gaudiosi - The Noble Berean PROVERBS 29:18 & HOSEA 4:6 Let me start off with these two passages of Scripture. Proverbs 29:18 says: Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth…

Sermon on Isaiah 51:1-16 Theme: God’s people will be transformed for salvation Goal: to encourage God’s people of his love through the transformation of his people Need: God’s people don’t often see the love of God. Outline: Introduction on traffic safety: Stop Look Listen Stop Look and Listen: God is…

Walking Away From Toxic Relationships Are any of your relationships unhealthy? Bible-based advice for how to tell--and how to cut them off. When God wants to bless you, how does He do it? He sends people into your life. When the devil wants to destroy you, how does He do it? He sends people! There are…

DIVINE FAVOUR Study Text: Psalms 5:12 For You; O Jehovah, will bless the righteous; with favor You will surround him as with a shield. -It is seen here that God is willing to bless the rightoeus and also protect him with the weapon of favour. When the favour of God is upon a man, he will be secured and…

Introduction: There is one thing that we all can be sure of God is always at work. When you are at some crossroads in your life, when you are forced to face the trials and tribulations of life, when you are at the point of not knowing what to do you can always trust in God because He does. Every one…

The Power of Prayer with Fasting Matthew 17:1-17:21 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) READ: Mark 2:18-20 (text: v20) Mark 2:18-20 (NIV) Jesus Questioned About Fasting 18 Now John’s disciples and the Pharisees were fasting. Some people came and asked Jesus, “How is it that John’s disciples and the disciples of the…

Effective Christian Leadership Ephesians 2:10-2:10 Introduction: ‘We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.’ (Ephesians 2: 10) God can use people with or without the natural ability and proper background. God can, and often chooses…

This beautiful tree-themed set is perfect for a sermon series about spiritual growth and staying rooted in the Bible. Elegant trees, simple roots, and soft leaves accent your message with biblical symbols of wisdom and growth.

I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS ( ) In the early 70’s, two British men named Pete Ham and Tom Evans put their brains together to write a song that people recognize instantly even today. Initially, Ham wrote the entire song but Evans didn’t like the chorus. Later, Evans would write the intense and dramatic words…

The Perfect Father Text: Rom. 8:38-39 ILLUS. - “You,” said the doctor to his patient, “are in terrible shape, & unless something is quickly done you’re going to die. You’re under too much stress and you’re not eating right. Tell your wife that she must start cooking more nutritious meals. And to help…

Funeral Service for Difficult Situations Psalm 25:6-7, Psalm 33:5, Psalm 34:8, James 1:17, John 3:16, Matthew 11:28-30 Sermon by Rick Crandall BACKGROUND: *It's wonderful to be able to preach the funeral for dear saints of God who could echo Paul's words in 2 Timothy 4:7, "I have fought the good fight,…

Many people live in a state of loneliness. People who are by themselves, out of the mainstream of society with no social activity or friendships outside themselves. There are a great many others who live right in the middle of life’s hustle & bustle that find them alone, dislocated & misunderstood. Both…

Tongues Like Fire Content Motion is a modern and abstract take on the idea of holy fire. The shifting light and graphics help bring and keep attention on the screen. This motion graphic could be used for worship backgrounds or announcement slide.